Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWWTGSPECIALISTMED430
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £96,990 - £107,155 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Doctor in Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
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Job overview
Applications are invited for the above post of Specialist Doctor in General Medicine in the Internal Medicine Division, based at Worthing Hospital part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Ìý
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General Medicine is an area that is only expected to grow in the coming years and as such we are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated workforce to help develop and improve the services we currently offer in the Trust. This is a time of real excitement as we look to build a team that can work with our key stakeholders in developing new pathways. This role in particular would attract candidates with particular specialist interest or those keen to work solely within General Internal Medicine. The incumbent ensures the best possible outcomes for patients whilst also contributing to improving mortality, patient experience, length of stay etc. As a team we are looking to develop further community work, and work with our system partners in developing pathways to prevent protracted hospital admissions. The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team and Physician colleagues across the Trust.Ìý
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the inpatient wards in Worthing Hospital or St Richard’s Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites as required.Ìý
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The post holder will:Ìý
Support the GIM inpatient service, Supervising the Ward multidisciplinary team and other GIM wards where needed. Have responsibility for inpatients at University Hospital Sussex at the relevant hospital site, delivering daily ward input as needed.Ìý
Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues Ìý
Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the GIM educational program.Ìý
There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Postgraduate Medical Centre including Medical and Clinical Audit.Ìý
ÌýThe on-call commitment for the medical rota is 1 in 14, with 1 in 8 Saturdays and Sundays post take ward rounds worked with prospective cover.Ìý
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourÌý for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.Ìý
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:ÌýÌý
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The post holder will work predominantly on an in-patient General Medicine wardÌýÌý
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The wards are supported by very engaged nursing staff that have expertise across general medicine. They work closely with our medical team and strive to provide excellent care for our patients in keeping with our Trust’s vision of ‘Patient First’.Ìý
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The postholder will be responsible for day to day in-patient care and supervision of junior medical staff.ÌýÌýÌý
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There will be the opportunity to become a clinical and educational supervisor to help support our junior teams.Ìý In addition, we have recruited Physicians Associates and there is an excellent opportunity to help further develop these roles in a time where alternative modes of delivering in patient care are needed.Ìý
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Be an active member of the Internal Medicine Team contributing to regular departmental meetings, service development, audit and governance.Ìý
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The department has an active role in audit and audits activity and quality on an ongoing basis.Ìý We have an ongoing education programme for junior doctors, GPs and nurses.Ìý
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Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPDÌýÌý
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Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidationÌý
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Person specification
Experience /Qualification
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical/Dental Council.
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Professioinal Values & Behaviours Skills & Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Participation in annual appraisal
- Work-based evidence using appropriate existing tools e.g., scope of practice & workload as evidenced in job plan, log books, audit of personal practice, references from
- Multi-source feedback Patient feedback Reflective pieces References from colleagues Personal clinical audit Evidence collected for annual appraisal and job planning
- Evidence of appraisal and addressing objectives
Leadership & Teamworking
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in or leading MDT
- Examples of initiatives taken that have effected change
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential criteria
- Examples of successful change
Education & Training
Desirable criteria
- Audit Examples of success
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kerry Philp
- Job title
- General Manager Internal Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:Ìý
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Kerry Philp, General Manager, Internal Medicine - [email protected]
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